Day: 19 January 2011

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Afghan-led operation puts insurgents under pressure

The success of a recent operation in Helmand led by British-trained Afghan National Army (ANA) warriors has led the Commander of Task Force Helmand to say that the insurgents are under pressure with local confidence now to reject intimidation and put trust in the state.

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Troops in Afghanistan get new lightweight rifle magazines

By Sharon Black

More than 100,000 new state-of-the-art lightweight SA80 rifle magazines have arrived in Afghanistan to be used by troops fighting on the front line.

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Royal Anglian soldiers boost Bermuda Regiment

By Sharon Black

Two members of the Royal Anglian Regiment are currently seconded to Bermuda where they are helping to train members of The Bermuda Regiment.

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Defence Secretary visits Australia

By Sharon Black

Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox and Foreign Secretary William Hague are currently visiting Australia accompanied by Sir Peter Ricketts, the National Security Adviser, and General Sir David Richards, Chief of the Defence Staff.

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